Azerbaijani Embassy in Syria Resumes Operations After 13-Year Hiatus

Damascus: The Republic of Azerbaijan has resumed the activities of its Embassy in Damascus, the capital of Syria, after a 13-year hiatus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan released information, APA reports. It was stated that, for this purpose, the chargĀ© d’affaires of the Embassy has already been dispatched to Damascus and has commenced … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Trade Turnover Surges by Over 70%

Baku: Azerbaijan’s foreign trade turnover saw a significant increase of 70.5% in January 2025 compared to the same period the previous year, reaching USD 5 billion 90.8 million. This substantial rise indicates robust economic activity and an expansion in both imports and exports for the country. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, data from the State … Read more

Italy Becomes Azerbaijan’s Top Oil Importer This Year: Nearly 3.5 Million Tons to 10 Countries

Baku: In January of this year, Azerbaijan exported 1,687,729.6 tons of oil to Italy worth 932,715.48 thousand US dollars, APA-Economics reports citing Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee. Thus, Italy once again ranked first in Azerbaijan’s total oil exports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Germany ranked second in Azerbaijan’s total oil exports. During the reporting period, 409,959.01 … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Population Reaches 10.22 Million

Baku: In 2024, the population of Azerbaijan increased by 44,119 people, or 0.4%, reaching 10,224,889 as of January 1, 2025. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the State Statistical Committee noted that 54.4% of the population resides in urban areas, while 45.6% live in rural areas. Additionally, 49.8% of the population are men, and 50.2% are … Read more

Azerbaijan Reports Over USD 60 Million in Fruit and Vegetable Exports for January 2025

Baku: Azerbaijan achieved significant revenue from fruit and vegetable exports in January 2025, with earnings surpassing USD 60 million. In total, the country exported 58,072.5 tons of fruits and vegetables, generating USD 60 million 487.7 thousand, as reported by APA-Economics. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, there was a notable increase compared to January 2024. The … Read more

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Visits Iran for Caspian Economic Forum

Tehran: Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov embarked on a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Upon his arrival at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, he was received by Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, alongside other officials, marking the beginning of his diplomatic engagement in the country. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, … Read more

Population Income in Azerbaijan Surged by Over 6%

Baku: Last month, the nominal incomes of the population of Azerbaijan increased by 6.2% compared to January of the previous year, reaching AZN 5,967.8 million, or an average of AZN 583.6 per person, the State Statistical Committee told APA-Economics. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, in January, the disposable income of the population amounted to AZN … Read more

Court Hearings on Criminal Case Against Ruben Vardanyan Underway

Baku: The review session of court hearings on the criminal case against Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian citizen charged with multiple criminal offenses, continued on February 17. The charges include torture, mercenary activity, violation of the laws and customs of warfare, terrorism, and financing terrorism, among other offenses according to the Criminal Code of the Republic … Read more

Azerbaijani PM Engages with Iran’s First Vice-President in Tehran

Tehran: Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov met with First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref on February 17, as part of his working visit to Tehran, Cabinet of Ministers told APA. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting was part of a series of engagements aimed … Read more